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I pray for them. I don`t pray for the world, but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours.
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A Focused Prayer
Commentators clarify that Jesus's statement, 'I pray not for the world,' refers to the specific focus of this particular prayer. At this moment, He is making a special, priestly intercession for His immediate disciples. This doesn't contradict His love for the world or other instances where He prays for unbelievers (Luke 23:34). It highlights the intimate and focused care He has for those who belong to Him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I pray for them. In view of their dangers and trials, he sought the protection and blessing of God on them. His prayer was always answered…
I pray (εγω ερωτω). Request, not question, as in 16:23.
Not for the world (ου περ του κοσμου). Now at this…
19th Century
Anglican
I pray for them: I pray not for the world.—Better, I am praying for them: I am not praying for the world. Both p…
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Baptist
For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and th…
At this point, Jesus’ intercession is confined to the Eleven who are present with him. He reminds the Father that these men are under his special c…
16th Century
Protestant
I pray for them. Until now, Christ has brought forward what might secure favor for the disciples with the Father. He now forms the prayer …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I pray for them This is to be understood of Christ, not as God; for as such he is the object of prayer; nor need he …
Christ prays for those who are His. You gave them to Me, as sheep to the shepherd, to be kept; as a patient to the physician, to be cured; as child…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, our Lord prayed for Himself; here He prays for the company of His apostles.
First, He states His reasons for praying. Secon…
